Getting to the lens

Thank you so much for the response. I was able to remove the cable and got all the way down to the lens. I cannot figure out how to get to the actual lens. There is sand in there. I took out all the screws, but now I'm not really sure how to get to it to clean it. Any suggestions? No big deal if you can't. I'm just about to buy a new one because I am so frusterated.

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I recently disassembled the lens mechanism entirely. If you do, 1. remember every step so you can reverse the process. Videotape what you do and talk to the camera. 2. the telescope mechanism is a marvel, but a bit of a puzzle if you don't know the positioning and how to assemble it.3. there is a VERY FRAGILE ribbon cable that goes into the lens to drive the image stabilizer lens. you cannot disconnect it like the other cables on the circuit boards. I broke it trying to reassemble. I don't know if it's possible to put things back in the proper sequence and keep from bending it so many times that it breaks. when it goes, the lens assembly is totally dead.

Well, frustration is something common in this cases, I don`t have the intention to give you more of this but try to be calm cuz it is always possible that the camera will still have problems even after fixing. That camera is not so expensive so think of that and try this out: the lens structure "cannon" is very delicate, a single flase maneuver and you will be out of the game. Place the parts over a soft material, like a soft clean rag or something like that to avoid falling/crashing problems. If you can identify that very very little motor that moves the lenses in and out, separe ir from the structure or just make sure that motor wont be forced while you work. You might not be able to take it out, in that case try moving the gears so they wont be moved.

the structure is sustained by just one or two metallic axis and then you only have a plastic structure tellescope style...That structure usually stucks for dirt or problems in the structure, yours is obviously the sand... you dont need to disassemble the structure just try to find a little open space or slot and use an AIR SPRAY like "blowing plus" or some like that, you can surely buy it for about 10 dollars or less in a shop, even better if you can get to some sort of air compressor...

Just need to clean the sand by blowing the structure with clean air of some kind. If you insist too much with the lens structure you could brake it so I would not recommend it. It seems you are already tired so better to try cleaning with air, all the structure and the camera also, air wont give more problems.

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Nikon Coolpix S5/S6 “LENS COVER
ERROR”
In this document I have given a solution to fix the problem
most of the Nikon coolpix S5/S6 cameras face. At power –on it give an error
“Lens Cover Error”

Before opening the camera I would suggest you to take a snap
of each and every step. Because it will helpful while you are fixing the screws
back. There are many screws which has to be opened. So better take a photo of
each and every step.

IMP NOTE: Remove the battery before opening the camera. Use
some antistatic strip to prevent the components from getting damaged Or Keep
your feet touched to the floor such that your body remains grounded.

Follow the below steps in the given order:

Step 1>Remove the
screws at the bottom of camera

Step 2>Remove the side screws

Step 3> Remove the side screws as given below .

Step 4>Lift the cover and remove the cables which
connects the switches to the camera. These cables are fitted in a small
connector. There is a tiny lock (present for few connectors) on the connector, which on pulling it across
its hinges, will open and the cable comes out easily. You need not pull it
forcefully.

Step 5> Remove the screw as shown below

Step 6> Lift the screen as shown below.

Step 7> Remove the cables and screws as shown below.

Step 8> Lift the screen panel as given below.

Step 9>
Remove cables as shown below.

Step 10>
Remove the cables as given below.

Step 11> Remove cables.

Step 12> Remove cables

Step 13> Remove the 4 wires using a soldering iron.

Step 14>

Step 15> Removing at this stage is a bit difficult. You
will have to open it cleverly. Lift it from the side as shown below.

Step 16>

Step 17>Below figure shows the lens cover and the stepper
motor which controls the lens civer.

Step 18> To remove the stepper motor remove the screws as
given below.

Step 19> Below figure shows the stepper motor used for
lens cover

Step 20> Below figure shows the stepper motor which is
used to control the lens cover. There is a small white switch on this motor.
This Switch is used by the camera to detect whether the camera lens cover has
is open or closed. When we switch on the camera the lens cover (which is shown
in step 17) opens and in turn it presses the white switch show below. If the
lens cover is unable to press this switch, then the error “Lens cover Error”
flashes on the camera.
I would suggest 3 different ways to solve this problem.1>Fix some glue on the white switch shown in the
below figure, such that it remains pressed forever. Because of this, camera
will never give the error message. Remove the lens cover (which is shown in
step 17) forever. You don’t need it
anymore. Now fix the below stepper motor back in the camera and follow the
steps in the reverse order to fix the camera components.2>Buy a new stepper motor from the market. Its
quite cheap. Fix it back in the camera. Here you need not remove the lens
cover. Follow the steps in the reverse order to fix the camera.3>In this method you can open the stepper motor to
fix the problem. Now follow the steps given below.

Step 21>
Remove the screws as shown below.

Step 22> Remove the gears one-by-one. See the placements
because you have place them again in the right order.

Step 23>

Step 24> The gear shown below is the culprit. Remove it.
There is a tension spring present inside this gear. Do remember the position of
this gear before removing this gear. Its placement is very important.

Step 25> The spring is shown below.

Step 26> Now the switch shown in step 20 does not get
pressed because of reduced tension of the spring. Increase the tension of this
spring by pulling it in opposite direction. Place the spring back in the gear
and follow the steps in the reverse order to solve the problem. Now because of
increased tension of the spring, the lens cover will be able to Press the
switch shown in fig 20.

This
is a suggestion. If you do not feel comfortable trying it, you will need to take
the unit to your nearest service centre. Feel free to let me know if you
need any assistance.

The problem might be that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the
probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use
these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly ,
try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the
shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens ,
and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then
try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently
pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may
cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another
way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and
then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to
not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and
down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the
camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your
camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of
your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to
replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest
you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any
off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about
warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

This
is a suggestion. If you do not feel comfortable trying it, you will need to take
the unit to your nearest service centre. Feel free to let me know if you
need any assistance.

The problem might be that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the
probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use
these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly ,
try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the
shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens ,
and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then
try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently
pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may
cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another
way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and
then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to
not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and
down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the
camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your
camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of
your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to
replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest
you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any
off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about
warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

This
is a suggestion. If you do not feel comfortable trying it, you will need to take
the unit to your nearest service centre. Feel free to let me know if you
need any assistance.

The problem might be that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the
probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use
these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly ,
try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the
shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens ,
and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then
try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently
pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may
cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another
way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and
then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to
not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and
down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the
camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your
camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of
your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to
replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest
you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any
off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about
warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the
probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use
these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly ,
try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the
shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens ,
and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then
try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently
pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may
cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another
way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and
then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to
not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and
down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the
camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your
camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of
your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to
replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest
you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any
off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about
warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

Hope
the advise is useful. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance.

in the unit there are two things that you will have to check
1) one is the lens which reads the cd in the unit.
2) second is the gear that moves up and down to the tape/cd.
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if the lens is not getting adjusted after you turn it on/off then this problem happens also if the gear is not moving properly then also same problem occurs.if the gears are getting blocked then also this happens.as you mentioned it works that means the unit is not faulty but there is minor problem in lens or gear assembly just get it resetted by checking it.also local electronic repair shop can realign the unit.the unit need proper servicing to get it work properly.
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